- Side Dishes
- 45 min
- 10 June 2022
We love patties in all their forms - they are easy to make, kids and adults love them alike, and they are comfy and quick. These delicious maakouda batata potato patties come from Morocco and will work very well as a side dish or to fill a sandwich. Try these creamy and soft patties and enjoy them with as many fresh herbs as you want. We love patties in all their forms - they are easy to make, kids and adults love them...
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Maakouda Batata
Ingredients
Maakouda Batata
1 pound potatoes
1 tbsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp garlic
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp salt
1 tsp salt
125 gr flour
1 tbsp baker’s yeast
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tsp saffron
1 cups water
1 tbsp cornstarch
Tomato Sauce
200 gr crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp harissa
1 tsp juice of lemon
0.3 tsp ground cumin
0.3 tsp salt
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Steps
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Step 1
Peel the potatoes.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of water to boil and add the salt and peeled potatoes.
Step 3
Once they are soft enough so you can pinch them with a fork (around 12 minutes), remove them from the water.
10 min
Step 4
Transfer the potatoes to a big bowl and mash them with a potato masher.
Step 5
Add parsley, garlic, salt and pepper and mix.
Step 6
Grab a chunk with a big spoon and form a ball. Repeat with the rest of the potatoes.
10 min
Step 7
Mix the flour, instant yeast, cornstarch, water, saffron powder, salt and pepper in a bowl. The batter should be runny, like a pancake’s mix. Let it proof for 12 minutes.
15 min
Step 8
Heat the oil in a deep pot to 180ºC/360ºF.
Step 9
Sink each ball in the batter and fry them in batches of 2-3 units. Until golden brown. Remove excess grease using kitchen towels.
5 min
Step 10
Serve warm.
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